Winchester 1876
Friends I have a Win. 76 ser. 11395 in 45-75 cal. The rifle is in excellent condition but has no caliber markings anywhere. Usually on the brass elevator or stamped on the barrel ahead of the receiver but this one has no markings of caliber. Does this mean that someone has tampered with the rifle or did some come that way?
Thanks----Howie
Thanks----Howie
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New on computers, new on this forum. My father-in-law had in his possesion since prior to 1920 this 45-60 which I aquired upon his death in 1961. Recently decided to gather info and had some stock work done. Created unbelievable interest, especially the I. W. Fox Rochester stamp on the sideplate. Serial # not readable and may have been deleted intentionaly. I understand these were engraved rather than stamped and may not be retrevable. Any ideas ? All will be appreciated. 0 -
No, it does not mean that someone has tampered with it. All of the early production Model 1876s were chambered in just one cartridge... the 45-75 WCF, and just like the early Model 1873s in 44 WCF, Winchester did not have a reason to mark the caliber because no others were available. Your rifle was made during the transition period when Winchester first began marking the caliber. 0 -
Bert; Thanks for the fast response to my question. Do you have a guess as to what this rifle is worth? I know its hard without seeing it, but I would say that it has about 75% blue remaining, the wood is very nice, octogon barrel. I have an offer of 3,000.00 does that sound fair to you? I really don't know much about old Winchesters.
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Hello Howie,
If it is truly in 75% condition, it is worth at least 3X the offer you were given. $3000 is a low-ball offer!
If you can provide some clear pictures of it, I can give you a better estimate of the potential value.0 -
Here are instructions at this link, for posting photos to the forum.
http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2592940
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